24th Street Theatre is not your typical arts organization. Founded in 1997 and housed in a historic 1928 carriage house in Los Angeles, we’ve grown from a traditional theatre company into a community-based hub for innovative, award-winning theatre for young audiences—and adults who are willing to be moved, challenged, and transformed. Located just north of USC and south of LA’s Arts District, we serve one of the city’s most vibrant and culturally rich neighborhoods.

Our nationally recognized programming includes professional mainstage productions, in-school arts education, after-school programs, and international cultural exchange initiatives. From our groundbreaking Teatro Nuevo bilingual programming to our virtual Enter Stage Right program, we use theatre as a tool to connect, educate, and elevate our community. We were honored with the Peter Zeisler Award for Outstanding Achievement in American Theatre, and our work continues to set a national standard for what theatre can do.

24th Street Theatre seeks a visionary, dynamic, and community-driven  Executive Director to lead the organization into its next chapter. This is a unique opportunity to steward an award-winning theatre that has become a national model for youth engagement, cross-cultural collaboration, and social impact through the arts.

The Executive Director will be responsible for the strategic, financial, and operational leadership of the organization, working in close partnership with the Artistic Director and Board of Directors. The ideal candidate will be a passionate nonprofit leader with strong management experience and a deep commitment to equity, community-based programming, and transformative impact.

• Lead the organization’s strategic planning and implementation.
• Uphold and further develop the mission, vision, and values of 24th STreet Theatre.
• Maintain and expand relationships with local, national, and international partners, artists, educators, and funders.

• Serve as the chief fundraiser for the organization, cultivating major donors, foundations, corporations, and government funders.
• Work with existing Grants Manager to support grant writing, sponsorship development, and donor stewardship efforts.

• Manage annual budget, financial reporting, and audits in partnership with staff and CPA.
• Ensure long-term financial sustainability and transparency of the organization.

• Oversee daily operations including HR, legal compliance, facilities, and technology.
• Supervise staff, ensuring a supportive, inclusive, and high-performing workplace culture.

• Serve as the primary liaison to the Board of Directors, supporting effective governance, board development, and strategic alignment.

• Minimum 5 years of leadership experience in nonprofit management.
• Demonstrated success in fundraising, budget management, and strategic planning.
• Passion for theatre as a tool for education, community engagement, and social change.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Experience working in culturally diverse communities; bilingual Spanish/English strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with Los Angeles’ nonprofit or arts ecosystem is a plus.